Likelihood to Give: An Exploration into the Fourth Dimension
by Rhode Warrior, Mark Noll There is a fourth dimension beyond that which is known to Prospect Research. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between research and cultivation, and it lies between the objective of a...Profile Writing: Who’s in Your Audience?
by Emily Davis Providing a profile report to your development officer is, possibly, the most important action, outside of the actual research and recommendation, that a prospect researcher will ever do. There are generally two schools of thought about the best way to...Book Review: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Philanthropy
by Sabine Schuller You glance up from your work and then take a deep breath as a colleague walks towards your desk. You see the look in their eyes that telegraphs,“Have I a research challenge for you!” This time they’re contemplating expanding your organization’s...10 Steps to Deliver on International Prospecting
by Jason J. Briggs International prospect research is commonly considered high risk in the sense that it often fails to bring satisfying results and takes considerably more resources. Therefore, there is extra emphasis for research managers to plan international...Data That Can’t Be Dumbed Down
By Jen Filla Our donors and constituents are talking to us through data trails created from actions such as making gifts, liking our Facebook pages, and attending our events. So why aren’t we using that information? An elite few organizations are. The University of...